Do I need a Propel??

imurdaddy

I definitely want a propel! And I can get a 2015 Advance 0 with Ultegra Di2 for €2300 or abit less but on also from the same shop I can get a TCR Advanced 1 Ultegra mechanical for €1000 less!

I only ride club races/hillclimbs and sportives no real racing them days have well passed, in my head I know TCR would be more suitable and id be perfectly happy with it, but the lust is there for the Propel! I could even go for a better spec TCR and have change left! I also looked at Orbea Orca which is a really nice bike but something about it doesn't sit well with me! Maybe just the colour I tested a white/silver/pink

I'm at the over analyse stage now and confused I dont change my bikes all that often and want to spend my cash on a bike ill be happy with but more importantly feel right on and comfortable. God be with the days we had very little choices of bike ha.

Any help advice or even machines im overlooking let me know! My budget is €3000ish but I dont have to spend it all and Ultegra is desired but for the right bike id settle for 105 and upgrade later, im also open to Sram & Campag

Thanks

godtabh

Yes

Fian

http://www.rosebikes.com/bike/rose-xeon-cdx-3100-di2/aid:756153

di2, hydraulic disc brakes, full carbon for €3,184, ok that is €184 over your budget. I bought this bike recently.

for €2,800 Di2, full carbon, 6.85kg (claimed) weight without disc brakes:

http://www.rosebikes.com/bike/rose-x-lite-crs-3100-di2/aid:753846


There would be some shipping costs in addition and I should mention that the wait can be a few months before they deliver. Also the 2016 models are not very far away.

Taxuser1

Fian wrote: »

http://www.rosebikes.com/bike/rose-xeon-cdx-3100-di2/aid:756153

di2, hydraulic disc brakes, full carbon for €3,184, ok that is €184 over your budget. I bought this bike recently.

for €2,800 Di2, full carbon, 6.85kg (claimed) weight without disc brakes:

http://www.rosebikes.com/bike/rose-x-lite-crs-3100-di2/aid:753846


There would be some shipping costs in addition and I should mention that the wait can be a few months before they deliver. Also the 2016 models are not very far away.

That's not a Propel.

Darkglasses

It sounds like you do need a Propel. If you are unsure, ask your doctor.

rollingscone

Buy a bike you love and it will be a bike you love to use.

Unknown Soldier

rollingscone wrote: »

Buy a bike you love and it will be a bike you love to use.

^^

There are a couple of people I know who "upgrade" their bike every year. Bit like you would do with a car (trade in) but each time getting a little extra added. Like Aluminum to Carbon or 105 to Ultegra, Ultegra to Dura Ace etc

Not sure what their end plan is. Maybe a 14,000 euro Pinarello, eventually?

If you really, really want the Propel and you can scrape together the money, then do it. You'll have sated your bike porn urges and have a bike you'll love.

Hopefully you'll have many years of happy cycling with minor upgrades!

(That's how I justified my last purchase, which I should have in a couple of weeks and to sort of answer your actual question, no I don't "need" it but I so fuppin wanted it! And after 12 months of looking at it on the web, I just went for it. Plus the fact I will be living on beans and toats for a long time will help with dropping the weight for cycling)

GTDolanator

Fian wrote: »

http://www.rosebikes.com/bike/rose-xeon-cdx-3100-di2/aid:756153

di2, hydraulic disc brakes, full carbon for €3,184, ok that is €184 over your budget. I bought this bike recently.

for €2,800 Di2, full carbon, 6.85kg (claimed) weight without disc brakes:

http://www.rosebikes.com/bike/rose-x-lite-crs-3100-di2/aid:753846


There would be some shipping costs in addition and I should mention that the wait can be a few months before they deliver. Also the 2016 models are not very far away.

Fugly.both of them

Unknown Soldier

GTDolanator wrote: »

Fugly.both of them

Harsh!

They look OK in Stealth mode! The default colour scheme would not be my cup of tea either tbh.

imurdaddy

Thanks for the advise folks! I've been sitting here debating this with myself and feck it im goin to buy the propel advance 0, and the good news is they have it in stock in my size

I have a Roubaix sworks that fit like a glove I was goin to sell it but I'll keep it for the long stuff until im used to the propel.

Thanks

StevieGriff

Both bargain prices. Would you mind sharing what shop it is? And were they offering you a Ultegra TCR for 1300?!:eek:

outfox

imurdaddy wrote: »

I definitely want a propel! And I can get a 2015 Advance 0 with Ultegra Di2 for €2300 or abit less but on also from the same shop I can get a TCR Advanced 1 Ultegra mechanical for €1000 less!
Thanks

Just to be on the safe side, I'd get the 2 of them. Can't be too careful.

billy121

imurdaddy wrote: »

Thanks for the advise folks! I've been sitting here debating this with myself and feck it im goin to buy the propel advance 0, and the good news is they have it in stock in my size

I have a Roubaix sworks that fit like a glove I was goin to sell it but I'll keep it for the long stuff until im used to the propel.

Thanks

checkout s-tec sports.de before you buy, you might be able to get a propel sl for a few euro extra plus some decent wheels. Propel is sweet but new s5.....

shaka

Ultegra tcr for 1300 ? Second hand maybe

shaka

By the way way you might want to go down a size on the propel, found myself very stretched out but more comfortable on the smaller size

imurdaddy

StevieGriff wrote: »

Both bargain prices. Would you mind sharing what shop it is? And were they offering you a Ultegra TCR for 1300?!:eek:

The bike shop in limerick, 20% off Giant 2015 range atm, TCR advance 1 with ultegra retails at €1800 so with discount, both bike are new,I have bought a good few bikex off him over the years but all the prices are on the Giant website, and I got similar prices in Giant center and tribikes,so no special deal for me or anything id just like to buy local, Even at 1800 The TCR is good value but finishing kit and wheels are Giants own and the wheel dont get great reviews.

do people walk into bike shops and pay the tag price? I have allways got good discounts

imurdaddy

shaka wrote: »

By the way way you might want to go down a size on the propel, found myself very stretched out but more comfortable on the smaller size

Ya a small Propel is what I need, usually take a 54 or medium,

petethedrummer

No.

Darkglasses

Should we put the N+1 rule into the forum charter?

oakley2097

Darkglasses wrote: »

Should we put the N+1 rule into the forum charter?

Yes to the rule and yes to the propel

slayer91

imurdaddy wrote: »

The bike shop in limerick, 20% off Giant 2015 range atm, TCR advance 1 with ultegra retails at €1800 so with discount, both bike are new,I have bought a good few bikex off him over the years but all the prices are on the Giant website, and I got similar prices in Giant center and tribikes,so no special deal for me or anything id just like to buy local, Even at 1800 The TCR is good value but finishing kit and wheels are Giants own and the wheel dont get great reviews.

do people walk into bike shops and pay the tag price? I have allways got good discounts

Hi,

Which bike shop in Limerick is doing the 20% discount on giant?

Regs

DirkVoodoo

Get the TCR. Lovely bike, more than capable for racing (good enough for the pros).

Aero bikes on sportives makes euro-baby Jesus cry!

RobFowl

You don't just need it your very essence depends on it..

imurdaddy

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

Get the TCR. Lovely bike, more than capable for racing (good enough for the pros).

Aero bikes on sportives makes euro-baby Jesus cry!

Euro Jesus gave up on me years ago im afraid!

Eamonnator

http://www.thebikecomesfirst.com/handcrafted-by-giant-creating-the-ultimate-cycling-experience/

Of course, you need one.
You might have to start using Alpecin.

imurdaddy

Eamonnator wrote: »

http://www.thebikecomesfirst.com/handcrafted-by-giant-creating-the-ultimate-cycling-experience/

Of course, you need one.
You might have to start using Alpecin.

Will Alpecin do anything for goin grey?

To the posters that asked where I got the prices, I checked out several brands and shops in the Midwest and South and got similar prices +-€100ish, the shop im buying from is one of best prices but id rather support him for the sake of €50 plus its handy for other bits and bobs. I find with cash in your hand the sticker price has plenty of leeway in it
I see the Giant store in Dublin is advertising the 20% off bikes and accessories on their Facebook page! Some ok deals to be got but then again next years models will be in the end of September.

Anyway I'll be collecting early next week so I'll be content for a month or two :0)

imurdaddy

Eamonnator wrote: »

http://www.thebikecomesfirst.com/handcrafted-by-giant-creating-the-ultimate-cycling-experience/

Of course, you need one.
You might have to start using Alpecin.

Will Alpecin do anything for goin grey?

To the posters that asked where I got the prices, I checked out several brands and shops in the Midwest and South and got similar prices +-€100ish, the shop im buying from is one of best prices but id rather support him for the sake of €50 plus its handy for other bits and bobs. I find with cash in your hand the sticker price has plenty of leeway in it
I see the Giant store in Dublin is advertising the 20% off bikes and accessories on their Facebook page! Some ok deals to be got but then again next years models will be in the end of September.

Anyway I'll be collecting early next week so I'll be content for a month or two :0)

Glencairin18

Bought a propel advanced sl 2 a few weeks ago in a size S my normal size . Guess what ? it's way too big and Giant don't want to know !!!

terrydel

imurdaddy wrote: »

I definitely want a propel! And I can get a 2015 Advance 0 with Ultegra Di2 for €2300 or abit less but on also from the same shop I can get a TCR Advanced 1 Ultegra mechanical for €1000 less!

I only ride club races/hillclimbs and sportives no real racing them days have well passed, in my head I know TCR would be more suitable and id be perfectly happy with it, but the lust is there for the Propel! I could even go for a better spec TCR and have change left! I also looked at Orbea Orca which is a really nice bike but something about it doesn't sit well with me! Maybe just the colour I tested a white/silver/pink

I'm at the over analyse stage now and confused I dont change my bikes all that often and want to spend my cash on a bike ill be happy with but more importantly feel right on and comfortable. God be with the days we had very little choices of bike ha.

Any help advice or even machines im overlooking let me know! My budget is €3000ish but I dont have to spend it all and Ultegra is desired but for the right bike id settle for 105 and upgrade later, im also open to Sram & Campag

Thanks

Those are serious prices. Any links?
TCR Adv 1 Ultegra is a grand less than what?

Glencairin18

Did you buy ?